Rice Cooker Wild Rice
Using a rice cooker is the easiest one-button method for making wild rice. This foolproof cooking option requires minimal effort. Serve this hearty, nutritious grain as a side dish or add it to soups and salads!
Equipment
Ingredients
- 1 cup Wild rice Use a U.S. standard measuring cup, not the cup that comes with your rice cooker.
- 2 cup water or use chicken, vegetable, or beef broth. See below note if using wild rice blend.
- ¼ teaspoon salt optional
Instructions
- Rinse the wild rice thoroughly in a strainer and drain well.
- Add the rice and water to the rice cooker pot. Optionally, add salt for flavor.
- Press the cook button. If using a multifunctional rice cooker, select the brown rice/multi grain setting.
- Fluff with a spoon when done cooking.Check for Doneness – If the rice isn’t as tender as you’d like, add 1–2 tablespoons of water and cook for an additional 5–10 minutes.
Notes
- For wild rice, use a 1:2 ratio—1 cup of rice to 2 cups of water/liquid.
For wild rice blend use 1:1.5 ratio - 1 cup rice to 1.5 cups water/liquid. - Enhance the taste of wild rice by adding different flavors and ingredients:
Broth Swap – Replace water with chicken, beef, or vegetable broth for a deeper flavor.
Aromatics & Add-Ins – Add butter, mushrooms, broth, or herbs while cooking to create a flavorful wild rice dish. - Rinse Thoroughly: Wash and drain the rice well to prevent it from becoming soggy when cooked.
Nutrition
Serving: 3cupsCalories: 190kcalCarbohydrates: 40gProtein: 8gFat: 1gSaturated Fat: 0.1gPolyunsaturated Fat: 0.4gMonounsaturated Fat: 0.1gSodium: 12mgPotassium: 228mgFiber: 3gSugar: 1gVitamin A: 10IUCalcium: 16mgIron: 1mg
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